In this episode, we cover how you can defeat procrastination, the different solutions, tools and strategies that have helped us become more productive and our struggles with procrastination.
Some things we mentioned:
Motivation is a myth, it is all about self-discipline
Procrastination monkey
Studying with friends (even online)
How to minimise your phone as a distraction
Taking an intentional approach to social media
Pomodoro Technique
Breaking tasks down
2-minute rule (if something takes less than 2 minutes you have to do it there and then )
How trying a day in life vlog can increase your productivity
Browser extensions and apps (e.g. StayFocusd) (yes, that's is how that extension is spelt)
Benefits of having a productivity system (calendar, to-do list and note-taking system)
"What gets measured get managed" (Peter Drucker)
Why you should get an accountability partner
Links:
Blog post - Screw motivation, what you need is discipline: http://www.wisdomination.com/screw-motivation-what-you-need-is-discipline/
Book - Getting things Done (David Allen)
Alexandro's YouTube Digital Productivity Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTeBI6H4UZsgZDs_bfAG5G4jqzUdHoAt
Alexandro's Updated Productivity System For 2020 (link)
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